UW Graduate School Events and Resources

U501 Graduate School online orientation- OrientationUniversity 501 (U501) is a self-guided, online resource designed for graduate and professional students at all three campuses and is intended to help prepare you for your arrival to and start at the University of Washington. U501 is open to all incoming and current graduate students with a valid NetID and is divided into five (5) modules. Once you have joined the course, you can access any time from anywhere with an internet connection.

Mentoring Guides for students- GuideSee the mentoring guide for information on how to build a mentor team, balancing your work and lifestyle, how to find good mentors, and learning about what mentors can offer.

Fellowships for Research in Japan (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science)-Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 from 5-6:30pmAre you interested in research, collaboration and travel opportunities in Japan?
Hundreds of funding opportunities are available to all fields (social-science, humanities, STEM, multi-disciplinary) for research at all Japanese Universities and public research institutions.

• Pre-PhD students (summer and short-term fellowships)
• Postdocs (summer, short and long term fellowships)
• Faculty fellowships at junior, mid-career and senior levels (short and long term)
If you want to learn more, don’t miss this opportunity to learn about funding options directly from the alumni and staff of Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)*.

PLEASE RSVP HERESnacks and refreshments will be provided.*JSPS is the largest research-funding agency in Japan, under the auspices of the Japanese Ministry of Education.Inquiries:webmaster@jspsusa-sf.org